Metasat UK Ltd
- Founded: 2020
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- Headquarters: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Description: Metasat UK Ltd is a Glasgow-based 'Clean Space' startup specializing in space sustainability and space-based solar power (SBSP). The company offers consultancy services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on sustainable development within the space sector.
Vision:
To lead in the development of sustainable space technologies and practices that benefit both the orbital and Earth environments.
Mission:
To empower the space sector to innovate towards a more sustainable future by reducing the environmental footprint of space activities through life cycle assessment (LCA) and ecodesign.
Contact:
- Website: https://metasat.co.uk/
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Key Milestones:
- 2022: Presented at the ESA Clean Space Industrial Days 2022, discussing achievements in space life cycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability initiatives.
- 2022: Participated in the European Commission Workshop to define a common framework for European footprint studies of space activities.
Products & Services:
- Sustainability Consulting: Providing SMEs with consultancy services on space sustainability, including life cycle assessment (LCA) and ecodesign, to minimize environmental impacts.
- Space Technology Development: Developing space technologies such as space debris detection systems and solar power satellites, emphasizing sustainable development principles.
- Software and Tools: Creating numerical models, simulations, and software tools that address space situational awareness and Earth system sustainability.